Ports: Planning
Commons · Question 106089 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Gregory Campbell
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether consideration is being given to granting Critical National Priority status to ports across the United Kingdom.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 22 Jan 2026
Ports play an essential role in the supply chain and in enabling energy developments. The advancement of Critical National Priority (CNP) projects will stimulate ports to meet demand. In practice CNP projects will bring about a demonstrable need for port ...